Many people have gone to the sea of darkness and never returned. Many of the sailors I work with refuse to go with me. I told Gil Eannes to go and try, and the trip was a success in the year 1434.
I have heard strange stories about Cape Bojador. They call it The Sea of Darkness. There are violent storms and strong currents.
We have conquered Ceuta, but I want to learn more about what lay beyond the desert surrounding Ceuta.
We have prepared this country for four years now and finally the day has come.